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EV Power Permit

Prepaid unlimited EV battery charging - Pilot Program

Drive your vehicle up to one of our electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and enjoy the convenience of pre-paid, unlimited charging time. The UCSB-EV permit is a power permit. You still need a parking permit to park on the UCSB campus.

Please be advised that the UCSB EV Power Permit is a pilot program that may be ended with 30-day notice.

Who is eligible

If you have an “A”, “B”, “C” annual permit or an “H” nine-month permit, you are pre-qualified for the UCSB-EV permit.

How to apply

Apply for the permit in person at the Parking Services Sales Office in Parking Lot 30 across the street from Harder Stadium on Stadium Rd. Our sales counter staff will be glad to answer all questions and otherwise assist you, Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

When to renew

The permit expires on June 30 of odd-numbered years.

Price and payment options

The cost of an UCSB-EV power permit corresponds to the capacity of the vehicle’s battery. Here, for example, are common EV makes and models, their rated usable battery capacities and their corresponding EV power permit costs.

EV Power Permit - Pilot program

Vehicle

Cost per Calendar Month

Toyota Prius Plug-In

$10

Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron

$15

BMW 330e iPerformance

BMW 530e iPerformance

BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance

BMW i8

BMW X5 xdrive40e iPerformance

Ford CMAX Energi

Ford Fusion Energi

Honda Accord Plug In Hybrid

Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid

Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid

Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid

Mercedes C350e

Mercedes S550e

Mercedes GLE550e

Mini Cooper S E Countryman ALL4

Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid

Porsche 918 Spyder

Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid

Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid

Toyota Prius Prime

​Volvo XC60 T8 Plug-in Hybrid

Volvo XC90 T8 Plug-in Hybrid

Volvo S90 T8 Plug-in Hybrid

Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid

$37.50

Chevy Spark EV

Chevy Volt

Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In

Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid

Honda Fit EV

Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid

Smart ED

BMW i3

$45

Fiat 500e

Ford Focus Electric

Honda Clarity Electric

Hyundai Ioniq Electric

Kia Soul Electric

Nissan Leaf

Volkswagen e-Golf

Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive B250e

$80

Toyota RAV4 Electric

Chevrolet Bolt

$105

Tesla Roadster

Tesla Model 3

Tesla Model X

Tesla Model S

$105

If you pay for your parking permit via pretax payroll deduction (PRD), you might consider enrolling in PRD for the EV power permit as well. This is not a requirement. TPS also accepts payment by cash, debit/credit card, or a check made payable to UC Regents.

A permit purchased after June 30 is prorated and the appropriate fee charged for the months remaining until June 30.

Permit returns and refunds

Annual permits that are not being used must be returned to Parking Services to qualify for a refund. See here for more information about our permit return policy.